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IKEA Ireland opens new distribution centre in Dublin

IKEA Ireland has opened a state-of-the-art distribution centre in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion within Ireland. This new facility, employing over 200 people, follows investments in six plan and order points, upgrades to the Ballymun store, and an innovative collaboration with Tesco Ireland on...

ASDA begins introducing 167 Tiger Trailers moving decks

ASDA, a leading UK supermarket, is midway through welcoming to its fleet an initial order of 167 new vehicles manufactured by Tiger Trailers, comprised 147 tri-axle box van moving deck double decks for UK operation, and 20 for the retailer’s Northern Ireland ferry-use operations.

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EU road deaths like losing a town the size of Sligo

The EU Road Safety Conference will hear today how progress on a drive to halve road deaths across member states by 2030 has stagnated. Government representatives from the US, Europe and Ireland, transport experts and road crash survivors will all be sharing their insights at the event, which is taking...

New Stena Line freight ship on Dublin – Liverpool route

Swedish ferry company, Stena Line has introduced a larger RoRo ship, Bore Song, on the Dublin – Liverpool (Birkenhead) route. The freight only vessel will increase capacity on the route by 30%.

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Walsh Waste chooses Mercedes-Benz

Walsh Waste & Recycling has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2551.

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Motis One Box expanding into Czech Republic and Slovenia

Motis One Box is adding the Czech Republic and Slovenia to its list of motowary tolls offering.

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Navigating the intricate network of trade compliance obligations

In today’s globalised economy, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance profitability and gain a competitive edge. One powerful tool at their disposal is Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), which have become increasingly important in fostering international trade relationships.

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European Parliament backs EU’s new heavy-duty vehicle CO₂ targets

Despite a last-minute push for technology neutrality, the European Parliament’s plenary vote on CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles fails to recognise other solutions that can play a role in decarbonising the commercial road transport sector, according to the International Road Transport Union.

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TIP Insight equips 10,000 trailers in UK and Ireland

TIP has now fitted 10,000 TIP Insight telematics units to trailers on UK and Ireland roads to reduce transport costs, boost compliance and beat criminals.

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Waste disposal firm fined €60,000 following fatal incident

Padraig Thornton Waste Disposal Ltd T/A Thorntons Recycling has been fined €60,000 following a fatal work-related incident at Dún An Óir Estate, Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24 on 19th March 2020.

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Longwood Transport returns to Schmitz Cargobull

County Meath-based Longwood Transport has taken delivery of a new S.CS COIL curtainsider from Schmitz Cargobull, having been ‘hugely impressed’ with the quality and longevity of the manufacturer’s products it already has running in its fleet.

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Haier Europe uses Surecam’s video telematics ecosystem

Haier Europe, part of Haier Smart Home and the number one group globally in domestic appliances, has achieved significant fleet improvements following the adoption SureCam’s advanced video telematics ecosystem. The company rolled out the integrated technology across 250 vehicles, used by a team of engineers to support its Candy, Hoover...

Calls for ADAS to be more widely available in small panel vans

Euro NCAP has for the first time released the crash avoidance ratings for eight vans in the small panel van category, most of which have equivalent passenger versions.

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Willmotts Transport takes delivery of 60 new Tiger Trailers

UK warehousing and distribution specialist Willmotts Transport Ltd has taken delivery of 60 new Tiger curtainsiders to support the continued expansion of the business, bringing the company’s fleet to over 250 trailers, eighty percent supplied by the Cheshire-based manufacturer over the last five years.

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European Parliament approves relaxed Euro 7 emissions

The European Parliament has approved new Euro 7 emissions regulations, which cements Europe’s place as the global pacesetter for emission standards for cars, vans, trucks, and buses.

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